Designer Project: F1 Inspired Ferrari Zobin Concept

Ferrari Zobin Concept

By Clinton Deacon
November 14, 2008 8:21 PM
Filed Under: Artist Renderings, European, F1, Ferrari

Within many automotive manufacturers, designers are forced to work under restrictions that make it difficult for them to produce a product that will create that ”wow factor”. Models such as the new BMW 7-series and the production Chevrolet Volt pay testament to this statement. However, for the many of the aspiring designers around the world, it is another story. No safety regulations to worry about, no financial restraints, just a peice of paper and a world of imagination.

One designer who would likely fit into this segment is 33 year old Siamak Ruhi Dehkordi from Iran who presents to us the Ferrari Zobin Concept. The single seater model is clearly inspired by Ferrari's Formula 1 car. Its dimensions suggest it is quite a compact model with a length that measures 4.114 meters and a width of 1.855 meters – rougly the size of the Caparo T1. Exterior design focuses on giving the front end an F1 type ”open wheels” look. It features a quite unique structure with a metal band that wraps around the wheels, holding the headlights and also integrating the front spolier. The engine is placed in the mid-rear position for weight distribution efficiency.

Source: carbodydesign

Comments

joelynn
November 14, 2008 8:34 PM
looks awesome, Ferrari should do it as a limited edition like the Aston One-77

Airbag
November 14, 2008 8:51 PM
Mille Chille to the Nth degree?

simalive
November 14, 2008 9:12 PM
Wow factor indeed. Nice! The headlight treatment seems a bit odd, but overall fantastic design.

loki
November 14, 2008 11:02 PM
very good work from the author. it looks really good. then again, I'm almost sure it won't catch the eye of Ferrari. and that's because it doesn't "look like a Ferrari". I don't know why... but again, great work (except maybe for those headlights).

nberg
November 15, 2008 12:09 AM
freakin awesome!!!! Needs a rear wing tho and I'm going to assume the gold part in the front is for safety and structural reason in case of an accident.

Bremen_Koenigsegg
November 15, 2008 8:13 AM
First off, calm down; the artist probably worked very hard on this, and it is an excellent design. Second, I love the F40, but even I admit it is not about to win any beauty contests. And lastly, this wasn't designed by Ferrari. Why not read the article before posting, hm?

RobERob
November 15, 2008 9:43 AM
Man, Ferrari is just so cool. They actually get it! This thing can't be street legel. I can't believe how far they're willing to go in putting basically a formula 1 car on the street; the Enzo was close though. The fighter jet cockpit and one piece pillarless windshield is something I hope makes it into production. However, the front bar bumper fenders I'd do without or make a little more aerodynamic.

alessandro
November 15, 2008 7:13 PM
That from inox kitchenware taken shape there around the front wheels is just a sign of simple profanity.

NotYet
November 16, 2008 2:39 AM
Come'n. hell with safety. let's see those cars on the streets. It's SO cool.

alessandro
November 17, 2008 5:03 PM
It is not about safety. It is about barbarian day-dream.

THERENAISSANCEMAN
November 17, 2008 7:03 PM
nothing short of a fancy go-kart here .

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